Child custody hacks, therapy sessions and financial awareness can pave the way for a smoother split Patty Chadwell, Jarrod Jacobi and Kristine Arlitt. Patty Chadwell; Chuck Fitzgerald; Desiree Cofino The Wall Street Journal recently explored the financial repercussions of divorce, including on lifestyles, retirement plans and how children come to view money. Readers’ response to the series was powerful.